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Shead played one of the more demanding positions in all of football last year, starting cornerback opposite Richard Sherman. Quarterbacks have a tendency to ignore Sherman’s side of the field and Shead was tested extensively.

Despite the odds, Shead rarely gave up big plays, finishing with 14 passes defended, a forced fumble and one interception in 15 games.

Shead suffered a torn ACL and meniscus in the Seahawks’ divisional round loss to Atlanta and the timetable for his return remains unclear.

General manager John Schneider said at the combine he doesn’t expect Shead to return until “late” in the season.

The news of Shead’s re-signing could mean the team is now more optimistic about a speedier recovery.